Kurt Zouma scored West Ham’s third goal in Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at the London Stadium to end the away side’s 25-game unbeaten run
By Kehinde Okeowo
French defender, Kurt Zouma, got the decisive goal, which ended Liverpool’s 25-game unbeaten run and moved West Ham above the Anfield outfit.
The away side conceded early, as Liverpool keeper, Allison Becker, was credited with an own goal in the 4th minute when he failed to deal with a corner kick from West Ham.
Trent Alexander-Arnold equalized for Liverpool in the 41st minute from an assist from Mohamed Salah to make it 1-1 before the break.
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West Ham shut back into the lead when Pablo Fornals profited from a splitting pass from Jarrod Bowen in the 67th minute to give the home side a 2-1 lead.
Kurt Zuoma rose highest in Liverpool’s penalty box to head in a corner kick from Jarrod Bowen to make it 3-1 to West Ham.
Divock Origi came from the bench to score a spectacular goal in the 83rd minute from an assist from Trent Alexander-Arnold to reduce Liverpool’s deficit to 3-2.
Sadio Mane missed a glorious opportunity to equalize for Liverpool during extra time, Kurt Zuoma’s header won the match for West Ham and ensured they move above Liverpool on the league table
